BL53 HFP

2003 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MG
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 November 2026 (151 days away)
Last recorded mileage
7,766 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Mg has 21 MOT tests on record with a 90% pass rate and 7,766 miles. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of brake advisories and a dangerous tyre defect, compounded by a complete lack of recent mileage activity.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage averaging 1,087 miles per year, with suspiciously low readings before Oct 2021 (103 mi/yr equivalent) and no activity since Nov 2024, indicating a high risk of odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Extremely low mileage: 1,087 miles in 22 years (Jan 2003 to Oct 2025) — high fraud risk.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories across 6 tests (Apr 2019–Oct 2025) — structural neglect.
  • Dangerous offside front tyre cracking advisory (Apr 2019) — safety-critical defect.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars (2017) — below-average safety for a 2003 model.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-11-12 — no immediate retest required.
  • No test failures recorded (1 minor failure, Oct 2024) — single, immediately resolved issue.
  • Consistent annual MOT testing since first registration (Jan 2003).

Mileage history

Apr 2007: 7,766 mi PASSMay 2008: 8,673 mi PASSMay 2009: 9,900 mi PASSMay 2010: 10,325 mi PASSApr 2011: 11,168 mi PASSApr 2012: 13,760 mi PASSMay 2013: 15,769 mi PASSApr 2014: 17,625 mi PASSApr 2015: 19,083 mi PASSApr 2016: 19,870 mi PASSApr 2017: 21,182 mi FAILApr 2017: 21,182 mi PASSApr 2018: 22,262 mi PASSApr 2019: 23,348 mi PASSOct 2020: 24,331 mi PASSOct 2021: 24,436 mi PASSNov 2022: 24,502 mi PASSOct 2023: 24,583 mi PASSNov 2024: 24,657 mi FAILNov 2024: 24,657 mi PASSOct 2025: 24,814 mi PASS25k16k8kApr 2007Oct 2025

MOT test history — 19/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2007 PASS 7,766 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 8,673 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 9,900 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 10,325 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 11,168 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 13,760 mi
USER ENTERED both rear tyres perished
May 2013 PASS 15,769 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED both rear tyres perished
USER ENTERED back box corroded
Apr 2014 PASS 17,625 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Apr 2015 PASS 19,083 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Apr 2016 PASS 19,870 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 21,182 mi
ADVISORY both front tyres cracking between tread
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Apr 2017 PASS 21,182 mi
ADVISORY both front tyres cracking between tread
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Apr 2018 PASS 22,262 mi
ADVISORY Offside front tyre perishing.
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Apr 2019 PASS 23,348 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2020 PASS 24,331 mi
ADVISORY Corrosion on inside surface of all brake discs
Oct 2021 PASS 24,436 mi
ADVISORY front and rear discs corroded on inner faces
Nov 2022 PASS 24,502 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oct 2023 PASS 24,583 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2024 FAIL 24,657 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2024 PASS 24,657 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2025 PASS 24,814 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY exhaust corroded on join between tailpipe and catalyst

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL53 HFP, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.